The Australian stage musical spectacle King Kong, which premiered in June 2013 at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, is getting an overhaul for its Broadway arrival.

Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County, Parade, Honeymoon in Vegas) has been tapped to collaborate on the score with original Australian creative team member Marius de Vries ("Moulin Rouge" and "Romeo + Juliet").

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Brown will be reunited with his Bridges of Madison County collaborator, Tony and Pulitzer winner Marsha Norman, who will write both book and lyrics.

The Australian premiere included a handful of revamped 1930s Broadway classics like "Get Happy," "I Wanna Be Loved By You" and "Brother Can You Spare a Dime," as well as contemporary additions from artists like Sarah McLachlan and The Avalanches.

It was not revealed which musical material, if any, would stay.

A late October developmental lab of King Kong will take place with Tony nominee Eric Schaeffer (Follies, Gigi, Million Dollar Quartet) at the helm.

King Kong Takes on Melbourne's Regent Theatre

King Kong Takes on Melbourne's Regent Theatre

King Kong, the new musical spectacle, opened June 15 in Melbourne. Since opening has extended its booking for a third time, with performances now scheduled through Oct. 6 at the Regent Theatre. Here's a look at the show and its big opening night.

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"Ann Darrow's Screen Test"
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"Full Moon Lullaby" (Esther Hannaford)
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"Arrival at Skull Island" (The cast of King Kong)
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"The Hunting Season" (The cast of King Kong)
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"Unwelcome Cargo"
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Esther Hannaford and Chris Ryan
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"Kong Finds Ann in NYC" (Esther Hannaford)
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The cast of King KongJames Morgan

Curtain call of King KongJames Morgan

Inside the Opening Night Party for King KongJames Morgan

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King Kong's Australian premiere was directed by Daniel Kramer and featured a book by Craig Lucas. Director John Rando had previously been courted to shepherd the project for American audiences.

The musical's centerpiece is a one-ton, six-meter-tall silver back gorilla, controlled by a group of puppeteers and aerialists who bring the massive puppet to life on stage.